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China is the world’s most rapidly growing market for business travel, and the country’s infrastructure for event professionals is in the middle of a major period of development.

This week we take a look at a new report detailing China’s growth as an events market and the ways new technologies will help push the sector forward.

We also have the rundown from last week’s PCMA conference in San Francisco, with EventMB Editor Julius Solaris breaking down all the trends you need to know. If you don’t read it, well, what are you even doing here? Julius is the best. Quit reading this and enjoy his amazing analysis.

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Rivalries Between Boutique Hotels Heat Up in College Towns: Graduate Hotels has grown to 22 hotels in college towns in six years. Now it intends to face down new competition by branching out to larger urban markets where it can continue to appeal to people involved in universities but also attract other clientele.

Carbon Footprint Impact Extends Way Beyond Flights: It’s a very small sample size at a very small travel company, but this study points to a possible way forward for the travel industry. If consumers can get a better idea of the environmental impact of their vacations, they can then make more informed decisions.

French Institutions Capitalize on China’s Demand for More Western Culture: While French cultural institutions have faced backlash in the past for creating international branches, it seems in the case of China, the desire for capital trumps those concerns. As more Chinese travel abroad seeking new experiences, their desire for cultural tourism is growing at home as well.

An Expanded Trump Travel Ban May Be Coming Soon: The original Trump travel ban wasn’t an especially effective or well-received piece of political theater. One hopes the travel industry will find a stronger voice to oppose any expanded ban than it had the first time around.

The Best Of EventMB

The Best of EventMB is our newest section, giving you a look into key content from EventMB, whether it be reports, articles, or resources for planners. EventMB joined the Skift family in September and is the largest online media resource for trends, technology, innovation, and education in the events industry.